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Temporal bone resection for cancer.

H S Millar

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Radical surgery for temporal bone cancer offers palliative benefits for pain and disfigurement. While long-term survival is limited, this approach can be justified in select cases for symptom relief.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Otorhinolaryngology

    Background:

    • Temporal bone cancers often present after prior treatments.
    • Radical resection is a challenging surgical option for advanced disease.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes of radical partial temporal bone resection for cancer.
    • To assess the safety and efficacy of surgical techniques for temporal bone malignancies.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 15 patients undergoing partial temporal bone resection.
    • Description of surgical techniques for concha, mastoid, squamous, and parotid involvement.
    • Analysis of reconstructive methods including pinna, scalp flaps, and deltopectoral flaps.

    Main Results:

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    • One postoperative death and one case of persistent hydrocephalus were reported.
    • Minor flap failure occurred in two patients.
    • No facial nerve grafting was performed; long-term survival was disappointing.

    Conclusions:

    • Radical partial temporal bone resection is feasible with low morbidity.
    • Surgery can alleviate pain and disfigurement in selected advanced temporal bone cancer cases.
    • Palliative surgical management remains a valid option for symptom control.